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Kentucky wastes hot defensive start, trails Ole Miss amid offensive disaster

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A dream defensive start gave Kentucky a 10-point lead, but a disastrous half of offensive chaos, wasted timeouts, and penalties has fans booing. Can the Wildcats overcome their self-inflicted wounds?

Sep 6, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks onto the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

For fifteen minutes, it was the perfect script. A ferocious Kentucky defense was dominating Ole Miss, forcing turnovers and setting the stage for a massive upset.